In a significant stride toward modernizing healthcare infrastructure, President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic inaugurated the Dr. José Joaquín Puello General Clinical-Surgical Hospital. Located within the Dr. Luis Eduardo Aybar Health City, this state-of-the-art facility represents a monumental investment of RD 3,207 million. The hospital boasts the Caribbean’s most advanced Burn Unit, a hemodialysis section equipped with 28 chairs, 14 operating rooms, 40 ICU beds, and 232 general beds, substantially enhancing the nation’s surgical and medical care capabilities. President Abinader underscored the project as a testament to the government’s unwavering dedication to completing critical national initiatives, irrespective of their origins, ensuring the efficient allocation of public resources. The hospital integrates cutting-edge technology and modern infrastructure, offering comprehensive clinical, surgical, and emergency services. It features specialized units for maternal and child care, ICU, and dialysis, solidifying the Health City’s status as a national and regional healthcare hub. The facility will commence operations in phases, starting with the Burn Unit and select ICU sections on October 20, with full functionality expected by January 1. Officials highlighted the hospital’s pivotal role in advancing healthcare accessibility, efficiency, and quality across the Dominican Republic. President Abinader reiterated the government’s commitment to transparency, passion, and determination in elevating the nation’s health services.
Abinader inaugurates Dr. José Joaquín Puello General Clinical-Surgical Hospital in Health City
